Politics

Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australian election A turning point at the White House Dutton’s campaign falters as Joe Exotic backs Albanese Peter Dutton's campaign falters as Joe Exotic endorses Albanese. Housing affordability is at the centre of this election Housing affordability is at the centre of this election, yet two major reforms seem all but off-limits Matt Garrow. Dutton scrambles egg prices as Albanese wins final election debate In a heated leaders' debate, Prime Minister Albanese triumphed over Opposition Leader Dutton. Albanese wins final debate as Dutton stumbles on cost of living PM Albanese wins final debate with 50% of undecided votes, outshining Dutton on cost of living. Small business tax cut boosts economy, creates jobs COSBOA: Small business tax cut could boost Australia’s economy by $11.4 billion and create 3,370 permanent jobs. Newspoll steady as both leaders’ ratings fall Labor surges further ahead in Redbridge marginal seats poll Trump pushes trade talks with Japan and Europe amid tariff turmoil Trump engages directly in global trade negotiations, claiming "Big Progress" as tariffs reshape markets. Aussie small businesses prioritise cost relief this election Aussie small businesses prioritise cost of living, taxes, and energy relief ahead of the upcoming Federal Election. Labor and the Coalition’s income tax proposals explained Labor’s drip-fed tax policies Leaders’ debate: Albanese, Dutton clash, no consensus winner In their second debate, Albanese and Dutton faced criticism, with pundits divided over who won. Bessent: China not weaponising Treasury amid volatility US Treasury Secretary Bessent asserts China isn't weaponising Treasury. Albanese and Dutton focus on housing at election halfway mark PM Albanese and opposition leader Dutton launch campaigns centred on housing affordability. Recession warning as Trump’s first 100 days rock economic forecasts Economists now see a 45% chance of recession this year, linked to Trump's tariff policies. Small businesses sue Trump over unconstitutional tariffs Small US firms sue Trump over "Liberation Day" tariffs.